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Tarot and Art-Cast for week of Oct 22, 2023

October 21, 2023 Nina

Happy Birthmonth Scorpios!

The spooky artist this week is @junkykid. He has great YouTube videos just showing his creative process, “mistakes and all”. These are again from #mabsdrawlloweenclub. The prompts are all about Halloween spooks, monsters, bats and cats. See below for the prompts if you want to join in the fun.

I find it interesting that monsters were created to deal with fears of the unknown and in most cultures, they were feared. But in modern times monsters have also become superheroes like Swampthing, Venom, Spawn, etc… Or even if they invoke fear there also is fascination/love affair with them. Where now vampires and werewolves can be a love-interest. Have we changed our relationships with the unknown or fear itself? Or because we now can explain that what looks like someone changing into a monster is just the rabies virus and is preventable? Our monsters now seem to be climate change, war, racism, and oligarchies. All known and created by us. So now the monsters come to save us from us?

Your pondering for this week: What characteristics do your monsters have?

Solar System highlights

The moon begins in Aquarius – think outside of the box and what is good for the many. On Tuesday it moves into Pisces – go with the flow. And on Thursday, the moon moves into Aries – great energy to get things done before the weekend. And a full moon in Taurus for the week a lovely energy for grounding and puttering around your home.

Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Scorpio (passion) until Nov. 10^th. Hopefully we have learned to balance deep listening and clear communication and can now apply these lessons to explaining our passions without getting over emotional. Mars (action) is also in Scorpio until November 24^th. Wanting us to check that our actions are supporting the expression of our passion. While Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Virgo (organization) until November 8th. So now we move from contemplating our outward expression harmonizes with what is within, to applying what we have learned into our life.

The outer planets until the end of the year and into next are having us work on nurturing the pleasures in our lives, be aware of dipping into overindulgence, making our structures elastic and responsive to change, and lastly looking back to 2008 to see if any lose ends need to be tied up especially around the house and planets that sit in your natal Capricorn.

***Signs with an * it is a big week for you. Scorpio, this is a perfect time to get a Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year. And Taurus, it is your halfway mark for your birth year, so if you need a Planetary Reading for a check in now is the time. And I have a tip jar if you want to leave a gratuity for the weekly forecasts.

May light be on you, around you, and within you.

Nina

Aries

Two of Water– The Muse of Love is wanting you to share some of yours. This muse reminds you that your emotional cup can be refilled by the non-expectational act of giving to another. So, give some love to a plant, person, or pet each day this week.

Taurus

*Magician – The Muse of Manifestation would like to help you bring something into being. This can be a thought, emotion, creative endeavor or the act of buying something. The key is there needs to be a divine aspect about this conjuring. It can benefit you, but it also needs to benefit the ones around you. The challenge is having the self-control and conviction to bring this ethereal something into reality.

Gemini

*Lovers – The Muse of Relationships works with you your whole life. Your challenge and purpose are about learning and living with and through your relationships with others. So, concepts like caring, vulnerability and communication are important. You are reminded of this this week. As bell hooks said in All about Love: New Visions: “To truly love we must learn to mix various ingredients – care, affection, recognition, respect, commitment, and trust, as well as honest and open communication.”

Cancerian

Two of Fire – The Muse of Thought-Fullness is hanging out with you this week. You have a lot on your mind. And the muse reminds you that pondering is an important aspect to being grounded in how you are feeling and the whys behind it. Spend time this week contemplating where you want to go and what you learned from where you have been.

Leo

Ace of Air– All aces represent a new beginnings. And air/swords are the suit that is about knowledge and thoughts. The muses this week would like you to work on one thought. They ask what thought holds you back from evolving and starting a new? Start there.

Virgo

Queen of Fire – The Muse of Nature is calling to you. Yes, you need a forest bath, a swim in open waters, a walk on the beach, a drive in the mountains or even a sit in a park. For this muse comes when your spirit needs refreshing, cleansing, a recalibration with your earthy self. So go reconnect with mother nature as she reconnects you to your natural self.

Libra

Three of Waters – Last week The Muse of Relationships advises to re-commit to the relationships that feed you as much as you feed them. Though this doesn’t always play out 50/50 so communication is key. Well, you have another week to work on this. The Muse of Friendships is now asking you to assess your friend group, are they lifting you up? If so, find time for a hang. If not it is time to create some space between you and them and spend your time finding ones that do.

Scorpio

*Fool – The Muse of Possibilities is here to celebrate with you this new birth-year. She reminds you that your birthday signifies a beginning, a time to shed what you no longer need, to lighten your load with only what is necessary on this new journey. The challenge is to not turn this year into a quest with a list of goals. She suggests looking at this year as an adventure. Because the universe may deliver what you think is out of your reach, a new path or some treasure you haven’t even thought of.

Sagittarius

*Star – The Muse of Hope comes when you need to realign your compass to your true north. She asks you to remember the worst thing that ever happened to you and contemplate how your reaction either realigned you to what you really wanted or drove you from something you didn’t realize you didn’t want or wasn’t good for your growth. This realignment happened because you are resilient and a gifted self-healer. She reminds you that your highest form is Chiron the Wounded Healer. Heal on.

Capricorn

Nine of Fire – The Muse of Endurance is with you this week to help you see how resilient and strong you are. You have prepped for this marathon, now it is up to you and your grit to run it.

Aquarius

Knight of Earth – The Muse of Pace advises that slow and steady wins the race. Yes, you can sprint when necessary but this week being “the tortoise” allows you not only to be more thorough but also to take some time to take in the scenery.

Pisces

Two of Earth – The Muse of Balance comes when you need to take on one thing at a time. This is not a week to multi-task. Focus and thoroughness are the keys and the challenges.

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Tarot and Art-Cast for week of Oct. 8, 2023

October 7, 2023 Nina

It is my favorite month for spooky inspired artists. The artist this week is Sara Torgison @saratorgison. I couldn’t find much about her, but I love her art. Not only for her superb ceramic work but how she literally knits it together. She creates pieces that show the paradox of connection, the need for it and how it can hold us in that connection for good or bad. She is self-declared “Teaching-Arting -Keeping it Weird” and looking through her post “weird” is a word she uses often.

The definition of weird as an adjective is “suggesting something supernatural; uncanny. The archaic use of it as a noun was “a person’s destiny.” And the verb informal North American definition is “induce a sense of disbelief or alienation in someone”. The interesting thing about Torgison’s work is that it does all there. So, we could say her weird art is an exploration of the supernatural weaving of destiny that also brings to light our own alienation.

Your pondering for this week: What is your weird? (use any definition or all three to ponder)

Solar System highlights

The moon begins in Leo – create some shine. On Tuesday it moves into Virgo – great for staying focused and organized. On Friday, the moon moves into Libra – balance and relationships become the focus. And on Saturday we have a new moon and the start of eclipse season which ends on Oct 28th.

The planets are on the move. Mercury (communication and knowledge) is in Libra until Oct 22nd. Where the lessons are on finding the balance of listening as well as communicating clearly. Mars (action) moves into Scorpio (passion) on Oct 12th. Wanting us to make sure your actions are supporting the expression of your passion. While Venus (beauty and harmony) just moved into Virgo (organization) and stays until November 8th. So now we move from contemplating that our outward expression harmonizes with what is within to now applying it into our life. This week is prime time to start to make changes happen. You will have all of October to catch this wave.

***Signs with an * it is a big week for you.  Libra, this is a perfect time to get a Astrological Tarot Reading  for your coming year.  And Aries, it is your halfway mark for your birth year, so if you need a Planetary Reading  for a check in now is the time. And I have a tip jar if you want to leave a gratuity for the weekly forecasts. 

May light be on you, around you, and within you.

Nina

Aries

Two of Air– Last two weeks have prepared you for this week. First the Muse of Possibilities asked you to broaden your horizons. Then Muse of Intention asked you with this expanded space what are your intentions? And now the Muse of Decisions is asking you to pick a path. She reminds you to follow the path that is more attune with your heart than with logic.

Taurus

*Fool – The Muses of the Wanderer would like you to refresh your perspective by exploring new paths. This can be as simple as taking a new route home, trying new kinds of food, or as complicated as trying on a new career. The key is broadening and exploring your environment and therefore your experiences.

Gemini

Four of Earth – Resources are limited this week. So, the Muse of Savings would like you to be thrifty in the areas of money, space, or time. She would like you to bank some of these material commodities, so you can spend them with more leisure later this month.

Cancerian

Two of Fire – The Muse of Horizons would like you to do some future gazing. What would you like to explore in the coming months? What challenges or goals would you like to set for yourself? If stuck, the muse suggests things like spending time on the Discovery channel or surfing places to travel for inspiration.

Leo

Four of Air – Last week you need to save your materiel resources, this week the Muse of Restoration would like you to bank some physical and mental rest. She advises to spend time off technology, and just sit in silence. Also, she suggests a series, if possible, of good night’s rest.

Virgo

Ten of Fire – Virgo you have once again taken on more than you should. The Muse of Burdens advises you to list your obligations and scratch off the last two. By next week they will either be no longer a priority, someone else took it on or they weigh less in a week’s time.

Libra

*Wheel – The Muse of Fortune heralds the time for change. Since this is also your birth month, a new moon and an eclipse in your sign, it seems now is the time to make your move. The interesting thing with this energy is even if this change feels right or rough this change is needed to unlock a brighter future.

Scorpio

Knight of Air – Muse of Rushing is advising you to slow down this week. Watch getting pulled into situations or conversations that have potential of requiring a heroine/hero. This week take the slow road and the metaphorical back seat. And if you must act, watch and listen before you charge ahead.

Sagittarius

Three of Air – The Muse of Sorrows comes when aspects of this week can trigger old wounds. She reminds you these twinges are not about reliving the hurt but to find ways to do a deeper healing.

Capricorn

*Sun – The Muse of Shine would like you to shine the spotlight on others. Yes, this week the muses would like you to take a back seat and be the cheerleader instead of the leader. It’s not that you need to be more humble or less efficient, it is just that you will be in a better light and less stressed if you help others do their thing.

Aquarius

Knight of Wands – You are in the right place at the right time all this week. The muses have some info for you, so they are placing you in the right places at the right time to hear and see these informational tidbits. Now they do not guarantee that it will be all roses, but the thorns have data to download too. Just remember you don’t have to act on any of it now.

Pisces

Four of Water – The Muse of Introspection is here but you need to watch falling into the waves of languor and self-doubt while doing this deep dive into emotions. She reminds you, if you find yourself too far in your emotional bellybutton, to go hang with someone else or at the very least watch/read a good story to take you out of yours.

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Tarot and Art-Cast for week of Oct 1, 2023

September 30, 2023 Nina

It is my favorite month for spooky inspired artists. The artist this week is Cait McCormack, @mister_caitlin.

In their words: “My self-taught practice primarily involves meticulously crocheted cotton thread that is dredged in a mixture of non-toxic glues, natural dyes, and foraged pigments, and fashioned into sculptural forms. The string central to this process is typically sourced from estate and garage sales, as well as collections inherited from my deceased family members, who used it during the Great Depression to create delicate adornments for their homes and bodies. My grandmother taught me how to crochet when I was a kindergartener, and the practice is deeply entwined with my lifelong compulsion to produce hand-wrought objects in response to the world around me.”

I love that during this month the veil between life and death gets thinner. McCormack’s work reaches through this veil. She sources their material, skills, and subject matter from the past. And then their subject matter brings up these transgenerational questions of death, gender, sex, isolation, and ruination. And within this process they memorialize the trauma or triumph of living.

Your pondering for this week: How do you memorialize your traumas and triumphs?

Solar System highlights

The moon begins in Taurus – start this week by grounding yourself. On Tuesday it moves into Gemini – hone your communication skills. On Thursday, the moon moves into Cancer – self-care is needed. Then for the weekend the moon is in Leo – find a bit of sun and relax in it.

The planets are starting to move. First Mercury (communication and knowledge) is going into Libra on October 4th. We moved from lessons to being clear and concise when communicating to finding the balance of listening as well as communicating clearly. Mars (action) is also in Libra until Oct 12th. Having us purview that our actions justify our goals While Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Leo until October 8th. It is in its last week having us explore the question: Does your outward expression of yourself harmonize with who you are within?

May light be on you, around you, and within you.

Nina

Aries

Caitlin McCormack — McCormack Sweet-Dreams

*Temperance– Last week the Muse of Possibilities asked you to expand your horizons. This muse reminds you that experiencing “the new” not only expands your environmental space but also allows expansion in your mind and your soul. Now that you have created space, the Muse of Intention would like you to do a deep dive into the why behind what you intend do. Do your actions align with your intentions? And now with the background in exploration of what is possible, you have opened yourself to new intentions and/or the space to redesign the old ones.

Taurus

Queen of Water – Last week you had tea with your more sobering emotions getting to know them more intimately. This week the Muse of Fun would like you to reacquaint yourself with the sunnier side of your emotional spectrum. Time for playing in puddles, ridiculous dad jokes, and spreading random joy to others.

Gemini

Queen of Fire – The Muse of Spirit has come to inquire about yours. How is your passion level? Your spirit? How are you creating in your life? What is getting you up in the morning? If you cannot answer one or all these, this is the week to contemplate on finding those answers. And if you can, take this week to create space for your spirit to grow.

Cancerian

*Sun – The Muse of Radiance would like you to apply some shine to your life and grow. She reminds you, however, not to step into the full sun without some sort of metaphorical sunscreen. You need protection so that you do not spend your solar energy solely on others’ well-being or growth.

Leo

Four of Earth – The Muse of Savings would like you to not overspend in the areas of money, space, or time this week. She would like you to bank some of these material commodities, so you can spend them with more leisure later this month.

Virgo

Ace of Earth – Material new beginnings are blessed this week. The muses say that this energy is great for starting new projects on the material plane. Time to plant those bulbs in the fall so they can bloom in the spring

Libra

Eight of Fire – Messages and information surround you this week. So, the Muse of Messages advises you on how to sort through this pile of “paperwork” in two ways. One, you have a single focus and only access the messages through that lens. Or two, you can collect everything you hear and see without discernment. And then next week categorize and prioritize it. The key is that all this information is useful and if you miss some along the way it will come back around.

Scorpio

Three of Water – The Muse of Friendship comes when you need to hang with your BFF’s, for your emotional cups need filling. The interesting thing is that their cups need filling too. So don’t be shy or worried about interrupting, the hang is beneficial to all of you.

Sagittarius

Seven of Air – The Muse of Simplicity would like you to work smarter not harder this week. She advises working on only the things that are easy to deal with. You will have more success and gain more ground than you think you will if you do so.

Capricorn

Knight of Air – This week has the potential to be full throttle. So, the Muse of Rushing is advising you to slow down. Watch getting pulled into situations or conversations that have potential of requiring a heroine or hero. This week take the slow road and the metaphorical back seat. And if you have to take action, watch and listen before you leap.

Aquarius

Caitlin McCormack, Different On The Phone

*Hierophant – The Muse of Structure ask what are your foundational needs? She asks you to be specific like you need healthy snacks in the house, to wind down before bed by reading, more alone time or more time with friends. And then she advises to take one foundational need and implement it solidly into your schedule.

Pisces

King of Pentacles – Last week the Muse of Intention wanted you to dive into your intentions and make sure they align with your goals and vice versa. Now the Muse of Action would like you to start doing the action steps that are now more in line with your desires and therefore your destiny. Take the step.

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Tarot and Art-Cast for week of Sept. 17, 2023

September 16, 2023 Nina

The artist this week is Alissa Alfonso @alissaalfonso. Alfonso works with repurposed fiber, found metal objects and fused plastics. Her series Nature’s Medicine is focused on creating traditional medicinal plants and botanicals from these discarded items. Her work exemplifies seeing the beauty of nature alongside its disappearance. She also has a series of puffy landscapes that are beautiful. Part of the beauty of her art is that it is not only based on awareness, the fleeting beauty of nature, but also hope.

In her words: “I dream of puffy clouds, idyllic landscapes, and kaleidoscope skies super-enhanced with phytotherapy. I have always embraced a deep connection with the natural world through my art. That connection is rooted deep in my subconscious where my imagination refabricates nature into my artful practice. My creations are a complex mix of emotions, memories and passions that preserve the natural world the way I enjoy seeing it. They highlight the beauty we can find in nature, without downplaying the devastation that we have and are causing.”

Your pondering for this week: This is more of an exercise than a pondering. Record, either through a photo or writing, a moment in your day. It does not have to be exceptional, but I would like you to describe that moment to yourself or another with an essence of preciousness.

Solar System highlights

The moon begins in Scorpio focus your passions. On Wednesday it moves into Sagittarius – free up some time to wander. On Friday, the moon moves into Capricorn– focus on getting items off your to-do list.

Mercury (communication and knowledge) is now halfway through its 10 weeklong stay in Virgo (analyzation) and out of retrograde. So, lessons continue with getting to the point when communicating. Being clear and concise is the goal. Mars (action) moved into Libra (balance) until Oct 12th. Having us purview that our actions justify our goals While Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Leo until October 8th. This is a four-month exploration on the question: Does your outward expression of yourself harmonize with who you are within?

The outer planets are still having us work on nurturing the pleasures in our lives, dipping into overindulgence, making our structures elastic and responsive to change, and lastly looking back to 2008 to see if any lose ends need to be tied up especially around the house and planets that sit in your natal Capricorn.

***Signs with an * it is a big week for you.  Virgo, this is a perfect time to get a Astrological Tarot Reading  for your coming year.  And Pisces, it is your halfway mark for your birth year, so if you need a Planetary Reading  for a check in now is the time. And I have a tip jar if you want to leave a gratuity for the weekly forecasts. 

May light be on you, around you, and within you.

Nina

Aries

Ten of Earth- Last week the muse wanted you to push through projects. This is another week of hard work. But the Muse of Completion would like you to work on only projects that you can finish or getting a project to its next stage. This week the muses want you to see that your hard work has end points. So, at the weekend you are directed to relax and enjoy the break.

Taurus

*Emperor – The Muse of Manifestation wanted you to get a head start on manifesting last week and that even makes more sense now, for the Muse of Building has arrived. I hope you brainstormed last week what you wanted to bring into the world because this week the muses want you to start on it. Go on, stop reading and get on it.

Gemini

Eight of Earth – The Muse of Mastery reminds you that you have the skill set for whatever comes at you this week. This muse advises you to get on it and do it. So, if you had to focus on something focus more on the schedule of when to do it than the how.

Cancerian

Queen of Air – You are in a rut or not able to see the long-term or what is in store going forward. So, the Muse of Details has come advising to focus on the small and forget for this week about the big. Take this time to tidy up what’s right in front of you.

Leo

Seven of Water – The Muse of Daydreams comes when in some way you are letting the reality of now over-rule the hope of tomorrow. She reminds you that your life’s work is to feel comfortable in shining. So, get dressed up to get coffee, smile just cause, be overtly nice to the bus driver, and dare to hope for the best.

Virgo

*Devil – This week has every potential to be a bit of a roller coaster ride. The Muse of Distractions advises setting goals early in the week so you can have something to focus on if the tempest arises. Set your sights and hold the course. And do not let the metaphorical sirens call you off your path.

Libra

Six of Air – The Muse of Transitions comes when you are going through or need to go through a subtle change. She advises making just a few adjustments. These incremental maneuverings can not only change the landscape but even change the outcome. Steer with a light hand.

Scorpio

Queen of Water – Your second Queen. Queens rule creation. Last week the Muse of Senses wanted you to engage your senses to ground you in the abundance of life. This week the Muse of Fun would like you to create some light-heartedness to ground your heart in the abundance of positive emotions like laughter and love. So, watch comedies, tell dad jokes, pun, smile at strangers, hug your friends and just be silly.

Sagittarius

*Hierophant – The Muse of Structures would like you to examine your everyday schedules. How are they working out for you? If you need to, this is the week to adjust or redesign what is not working for you. Your structures should support you not the other way around.

Capricorn

Six of Earth – This week will have some twists and turns. So, the muses advise to watch your reactions. The Muse of Karma reminds that positivity creates positives and negativity creates negatives. The challenging aspect with this energy is that karma does not always follow a straight line.

Aquarius

Queen of Earth – The Muse of Luxury would like you to indulge in some. This muse advises the most memorable way is by using your senses. So, each day indulge at least one of your senses. Think scrumptious tastes, delectable smells, fuzzy feels, melodic sounds, and gorgeous sights.

Pisces

Nine of Fire – The Muse of Preparation advises you to spend this week restocking your physical, mental, and spiritual resources. Yes, winter is coming but not in the “John Snow” sense. It is just that a new season is coming and the more prepared you are the better you will fare through it.

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Tarot and Art-Cast for week of Sept. 10, 2023

September 9, 2023 Nina

The artist this week is Bradley Kickett, a contemporary Noongar Artist from Perth Western Australia. Bradley’s work is influenced by experiencing Noongar country from the air. He portrays the flow of the landscape from rivers to the ocean, the wildflowers growth across the land and the shape and flow of the land itself. Kickett takes these birds eye views and interweaves them with “the history and the stories that are shared and passed down to him from his family and elders.”

Your pondering for the week: Notice how your landscape weaves into your stories. How does the setting influence your daily life and perspective?

Solar System highlights

The moon begins in Leo time to show your shine. On Wednesday it moves into Virgo – get organized. On Friday, the moon moves into Libra – focus on your relationships.

Mercury (communication and knowledge) is now halfway through its 10 weeklong stay in Virgo (analyzation). So, lessons continue with getting to the point when communicating. Being clear and concise is the goal. Mercury is in retrograde through Sept 13th. Use this time as a pitstop to Reflect, Review and Redo. Mars (action) moved into Libra (balance) until Oct 12th. Have us purview that our actions justify our goals While Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Leo until October 8th. This is a four-month exploration on the question: Does your outward expression of yourself harmonize with who you are within?

Jupiter (growth) is in Taurus until May 2024, an aspect that nurtures the expansion of pleasure in our lives. The challenge is dipping into overindulgence while investigating this aspect. Saturn (structures) is in Pisces (flow) until 2026. Wanting us to make our structures elastic and responsive to change. The challenge is our boundaries can get too bendy or have gaps, so we need to work on being flexible but resilient.

And lastly Pluto (the hidden, death, wealth, and shadow) is in Capricorn (work, structure, business, and discipline) until January 2024. So, Pluto is back to playing in the world of business and capitalism. This cycle started in 2008, so whatever you started back then this is the time to tie up any loose ends especially around the house and planets in Capricorn in your natal chart.

May light be on you, around you, and within you.

Nina

Aries

Seven of Earth – This week you will need to push through your projects. So, the Muse of Work has arrived to help. She advises that you get your to-do list organized and sharpen your metaphorical pencils so you can focus on the top seven tasks. Try to keep your head down so you will not get caught up in distractions. Focus is key this week.

Taurus

*Magician – Even though we are still in retrograde season the Muse of Manifestation has come to get you a head start. So, when Mercury turns direct on the 15th you are fully prepared, rested, and ready to manifest what you want to do. This is a wonderful week to prioritize lists, tweak plans and do prep.

Gemini

Six of Water – The Muse of Childhood comes when you should look to the past for answers in the present. She reminds you this is less about circling back to the past and more like a spiral up towards the future. You are passing by what feels familiar, but you have grown up a level since the last time you visited this curve.

Cancerian

Three of Fire – The Muse of Looking Forward would like you to spend this last week of this retrograde making plans for the next couple of seasons. This is not about looking at the goals but more about figuring out and refining the steps that get you to them.

Leo

*Sun – The Muse of Shine is a muse you work with your whole life. This work is about genuinely believing and seeing your unique shine and then sharing it with the world. This can look as simple as putting some flourish to your look or putting your work out to a broader public.

Virgo

Five of Earth – Finally you have a more mundane week. Though this week you are working Muse of Hardship. This muse reminds you that you have the help you need but you need to ask for it. You do not need to do all this alone or feel as if you deserve less. This energy would like you to see the light of abundance even when it feels like the dark is closing in. This week is about working smarter not harder.

Libra

Eight of Earth – Last week the Muse of Manifestation wanted you to start picturing what you want to manifest in your coming birth year. And now the Muse of Mastery wants you to gather your tools and see what else you might need to obtain your goals. This Muse reminds you that you have the skill set, so focus more on the schedule when to do manifest things than the how this week.

Scorpio

Queen of Earth – The Muse of Senses would like you to indulge in yours this week. She reminds you that you have worked hard and need to take time to pamper yourself. By focusing this pampering through your senses, you also ground yourself into your life and its abundance

Sagittarius

*Star – Last week the Muse of Stillness had put you on hold to work with the space between the moments, for there was information waiting for you in the silence. This week’s energy is still asking you to take it slow. The Muse of Healing would like you to spend your extra time doing things that heal your body, mind, and soul.

Capricorn

Queen of Fire – The Muse of Inter-connectiveness is accompanying you this week. She would like you to see the wonder and awe of how things interweave in your life. This can come in the form of déjà vu, chance meetings, feeling moved, or even your own ponderings on the nuances.

Aquarius

Seven of Fire– The Muse of Standing your Ground comes when you need to take a side. Whether that is for a cause, someone else or even for yourself. This is not a week to compromise or go with the flow. This muse reminds you that at least for this week you hold more insight than others.

Pisces

Two of Air – The Muse of Decisions would like you to ruminate this week before making decisions. Things are not as right or wrong as they seem. You need more information, so take your time. And she reminds you it is okay to ask people for more information or use them as bouncing boards as you sort through your feelings and your thoughts.

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Tarot and Art-Cast for week of Sept. 3, 2023

September 2, 2023 Nina

The artist this week is Baya. In 1947 at the age of 16 she had her first major art show. What makes her work so amazing besides her vibrant color choice is that she painted women and nature that exudes a sense of joy.

As I researched her work there are conflicting views on not only her life but why she painted the way she did. Just a bit of history Algeria was taken over by the French from 1830-1962. And during this colonization, native Arabic/North African culture and language was wiped away or hidden in the “craft” world. The only reason I highlight this is that often when describing art, especially from non-European cultures, it is lumped into Euro-centric criteria. cite

This is especially true with Baya’s work. She is often categorized as a surrealist or Brute(naïve). Even though she has said she is not to be categorized as a surrealist and did take art classes while working for a French women art collector in her youth. Also, she is cited in a variety of sources, that while she worked alongside Matisse and Picasso, Baya influenced their work. Which is a whole other discourse of who influenced who, why we make that so important and often through a Euro-centric lens.

My point is that art stands on its own. It is a conversation between the artist and the viewer. One of my goals doing Tarot and Art Cast is just to highlight the beauty of art or at least art that I find intriguing. And in so doing, I am beginning to write less and less about what is said about the artist and using their own words more. So, for the some of you that have noticed, that is why I am exploring and writing in a “shorter” format.

Your pondering for the week: Baya once said: “When I paint, I am happy and I am in another world.” What thing in your life brings happiness or transports you to another world? Are you able to invest time into these things?

Solar System highlights

The moon begins in Taurus to help us ground ourselves. On Tuesday it moves into Gemini – where communication becomes the focal point. On Friday, the moon moves into Cancer – focus on self-care for the weekend.

Mercury (communication and knowledge) is now halfway through its 10 weeklong stay in Virgo (analyzation). So, lessons continue with getting to the point when communicating. Being clear and concise is the goal. Mercury is in retrograde through Sept 13^th. Use this time as a pitstop to Reflect, Review and Redo. Mars (action) moved into Libra (balance) until Oct 12th. Have us purview that our actions justify our goals While Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Leo until October 8th. This is a four-month exploration on the question: Does your outward expression of yourself harmonize with who you are within?

And lastly Pluto (the hidden, death, wealth, and shadow) is in Capricorn (work, structure, business, and discipline) until January 2024. So, Pluto is back to playing in the world of business and capitalism. This cycle started in 2008, so whatever you started back then this is the time to tie up any lose ends especially around the house and planets in Capricorn in your natal chart.

***Signs with an * it is a big week for you. Virgo this is a perfect time to get an Astrological Tarot Reading for your coming year. And Pisces it is your halfway mark for your birth year, so if you need a Planetary Reading for a check in now is the time. And I have a tip jar if you want to leave a gratuity for the weekly forecasts.

May light be on you, around you, and within you.

Nina

Aries

Two of Water – Relationships are the theme this week. The Muse of Love would like you to acknowledge the loves in your life. Whether that is bringing your pet a treat, or buying your loved one flowers or calling a good friend just to tell them how spectacular they are. This week is about sharing your love for another.

Taurus

Two of Earth – The Muse of Juggling is here to help with Balance in your life. This could mean working on your physical balance –can you stand on one foot while raising the other leg? Or investigating the balance between your spending and saving habitats. Or it can be looking at your work-life balance. This muse advises to look where you feel overwhelmed or off kilter and start rebalancing there.

Gemini

Knight of Air – So this theme of starting and stopping has been a theme for the past 3 weeks. And once again the Muse of Slowing Down is asking you to do just that. Usually, this Muse shows up when you are being asked to do more than your share, you need more mental space, or you are feeling rushed to make a decision or deadline. You do not need to be the heroine/hero/fixer this week.

Cancerian

*Strength – The Muse of Inner Strength would like you to remind you that you have super-powers and aspects of your character that are unique. Your uniqueness is part of your strength. This week define and refine them, for you will need them in the coming weeks.

Leo

*Devil – The Muse of Wild is knocking at the door. Now for some of you (with air or fire signs as your moon sign) the wild is a distraction taking you off your path. For the rest of you (with water or earth signs as your moon sign) you all may need to answer the call so you can expand your boundaries.

Virgo

*Lovers – Wow another high energy Muse to work with this coming year. The last three weeks you have worked with the muses reflecting backwards and figuring out what you would like to carry forward especially around the aspect of daily life. And then you were asked to make a road map for the coming year. And now the Muse of Relationships is asking you to review who do you want in your proverbial car for this part of the journey. With this many high-power muses visiting, this year holds great opportunities so plan well.

Libra

*Magician – The Muse of Manifestation would like you to start picturing what you want to manifest in your coming birth year. You fall babies usually like to shed or release things first to make room. But this Muse would like you to think about what you want to bring in. So when you begin releasing you will know how much room you actually need.

Scorpio

*Moon – Continuing the retrograde vibe the Muse of the Subconscious would like you to turn your gaze inward and listen to any information you might receive. Make note of your dreams or emotional hits this week. Though this Muse reminds you not to interpret these signs literally – this energy works with metaphors.

Sagittarius

*Hanged One – The Muse of Stillness has put you on hold. This week is about finding answers and inspirations in the quiet. You all as a sign like to move, but this week the muses would like you to slow down or take advantage of the breaks. Whether that is at a stop light, a lunch break, or waking up a half-hour before anyone else. Find the space between the moments, for there is information waiting for you in the silence.

Capricorn

Nine of Air – The Muse of Over-Thought comes when your mind is doing overtime. This is when your thoughts are running over your thinking. So, it is time to use all the tricks you have learned about focus and letting go of control and put them to good use. This muse reminds you that you are smart and maybe too smart for your own good. She advises you to “play dumb” just for this week, so you can give your thinking some space.

Aquarius

Ace of Fire– this is your second Ace, so a quick dive into that energy. Ace are always new beginnings. Last week was about making plans and gathering intel for a new endeavor. This week is about experimenting with your idea/project. This week can be about creative brainstorming with the new info you obtained last week. Think tinkering/experimenting – not doing.

Pisces

Queen of Air – The Muse of Details reminds you that though the details are important if they are seen as just separate items not part of the whole then you lose the actual picture. Your are dealing with a situation(s) that is like a pointillistic picture. Each dot is important, but you need to step back to see the whole image.

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Tarot and Art-Cast for week of August 27, 2023

August 26, 2023 Nina

The artist this week is Ruth Asawa. She is known for her intricate wire sculptures. However, she also painted, did printmaking and was an activist for the arts and education. She was a co-founder of Alvardo School Arts Workshop and instrumental in building a public high school for the arts in San Francisco in 1982.

What I find interesting is her daily drawing practice. Drawing was her way to hone her perception and concentration. By doing so she heightened her awareness of her surroundings. In her words: “My curiosity was aroused by the idea of giving structural form to the images in my drawings. These forms come from observing plants, the spiral shell of a snail, seeing light through insect wings, watching spiders repair their webs in the early morning, and seeing the sun through the droplets of water suspended from the tips of pine needles while watering my garden.”

Your pondering for the week: Asawa said: a child can learn something about colour, about design, and about observing objects in nature. If you do that, you grow into a greater awareness of things around you. Art will make people better, more highly skilled in thinking and improving whatever business one goes into, or whatever occupation. It makes a person broader.” How has art made you broader in life, understanding of self, and/or more attuned to your surroundings?

Solar System highlights

The moon begins in Capricorn – so we can jump into the week energized. On Tuesday it moves into Aquarius – think outside the box. On Thursday, the moon moves into Pisces – go with the flow. Then on Friday it moves into Aries – a great time to do small projects around the home.

Mercury (communication and knowledge) is now halfway through its 10 weeklong stay in Virgo (analyzation). So, lessons continue with getting to the point when communicating. Being clear and concise is the goal. Mercury is in retrograde through Sept 13^th. Use this time as a pitstop to Reflect, Review and Redo. Mars (action) moved into Libra (balance) until Oct 12th. Have us purview that our actions justify our goals While Venus (beauty and harmony) is in Leo until October 8th. This is a four-month exploration on the question: Does your outward expression of yourself harmonize with who you are within?

And lastly Pluto (the hidden, death, wealth, and shadow) is in Capricorn (work, structure, business, and discipline) until January 2024. So, Pluto is back to playing in the world of business and capitalism. This cycle started in 2008, so whatever you started back then this is the time to tie up any lose ends especially around the house and planets in Capricorn in your natal chart.

May light be on you, around you, and within you.

Nina

Aries

*High Priestess – Your higher self is calling for a consultation. So, the Muse of Intuition has come to help you integrate this deeper understanding. One thing this energy tries to convey is confirming that you are here, as you are, for a reason. You may not see it but this week you just being you is needed in the world. As Carl Sagan said: “We are made of star stuff” and that is magic in and of itself.

Taurus

Knight of Earth – The Muse of Surefootedness is here to help you pace your week. This muse would like you to work on a step-by-step approach with all that you do. If you focus too far into the future, you may trip yourself up in the present.

Gemini

Ace of Earth – Last week the Muse of Stops told you to slow down. Now the Muse of Flourishing would like you to ponder what area of your life would you like to grow something. We are still in retrograde season, so seeds can be planted but know they will take time to flourish.

Cancerian

*Magician– The Muse of Manifestation would like you to ponder what you want to manifest in your life. Now this is not just a list of wants and needs. You will have to ponder the intentions behind them too. Remember intentions are the children of your desires and the grandparents of your destiny.

Leo

*Moon – The Muse of Subconsciousness would like you to turn your shine inward. This energy is perfectly in sync with retrograde season’s reflection period. During this week pay attention to your nightly dreams or subconscious murmurings. For example, maybe songs pop into your head for no reason. Go read the lyrics. This week is full of personal subtext.

Virgo

*Chariot – Another high energy Muse to work with this coming year. The Muse of Momentum would like you to plot out your road map for the coming year. The last two weeks you have worked with the muses reflecting backwards and figuring out what you would like to carry forward especially around the aspect of daily life. Now this Muse would like you to plan your exploration of the world around you in the coming year. Think of things like trips, goals, and destinations.

Libra

Two of Earth – The Muse of Juggling is here this week. You all usually balance two things pretty well. But this Muse would like you to focus on just one thing at a time this week. This is less about your skill at multi-tasking and more about practicing laser like focusing on one thing so you can enhance it to its fullest.

Scorpio

Four of Air – Perfect energy for this retrograde season the Muse of Rest has come to visit. She advises that this week you work on restoring your body and mind as much as possible. So, eat well, go to bed early and try to lower your technological input as much as possible.

Sagittarius

Queen of Earth – The Muse of Abundance would love you to engage in all your senses this week. She would like you to remind yourself how wonderful and full your life is if you just slow down and engage with the things you have worked so hard to establish and maintain.

Capricorn

Seven of Fire – The Muse of Fitness is visiting you all this week. This Muse would like you to tune into your body’s needs, so you can strengthen them making them more resilient. Things like eating well, exercise, and mental agility are on the list to work on.

Aquarius

Ace of Air– Hopefully you all got to do some daydreaming last week, because this week you need to start making plans and gathering more knowledge around how to bring some of those daydreams to fruition. It is also a great week to read a book, listen to podcasts, watch documentaries, and write. Any of those activities also help you focus your mind.

Pisces

Three of Fire – The Muse of Planning comes when some background work needs to be done before you start on a new venture or plan. This week investigate and work behind the scenes so you can execute the next part of a project or mission with more ease.

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